Cost of Living in Jersey City

Cost Breakdown by Category

Index values. National average = 100. Lower is more affordable.

💰 Purchasing Power

With a median income of $80,820 and a cost of living index of 162, the purchasing power-adjusted income in Jersey City is $49,889.

This means you need a higher income in Jersey City to match the purchasing power of an average US city.

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